Latest earthquakes near Valle, Honduras today
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Recent Valle Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valle. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valle and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Valle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2027 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valle, Honduras in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 202 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Valle roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valle in 2022. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valle that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Valle during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1901 | 93.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 115 | 5.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valle occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of San Lorenzo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valle in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 138 kilometers (86 mi) south-west of San Lorenzo. It is the strongest earthquake near Valle in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valle, Honduras in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Valle.
Earthquakes by city in Valle
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valle.
When was the last earthquake in Valle, Honduras?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle on the night of November 2, 2026 at 05:54 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south of San Lorenzo at a depth of 38km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valle, Honduras in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valle, Honduras?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Valle on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west-southwest of San Lorenzo at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valle, Honduras?
In the past 10 years, 2027 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valle. This averages to 203 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
